Obituary

Brenda Joyce Hickman Smoke, the daughter of the late Richard Sr. and Vera C. Hickman was born in Pinehurst, North Carolina on July 23, 1951. On Thursday morning, May 21, 2020, she made a peaceful transition as God called his devoted child home. She was preceded in

death by her brother, Nelson Hickman and sister, Phyllis Diann Munnerlyn.

Brenda attended Pinckney High School and subsequently graduated from Union Pines High School in 1969. She later became a licensed beautician after graduating from

DeShazor Cosmetology School, Durham NC.

Brenda was employed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina for thirty-three years. She retired in 2007. Following her retirement, she moved to Sanford, NC and was a volunteer

at Central Carolina Hospital.

Brenda accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her savior and was a member of Faith Tabernacle Oasis of Love International Church, in Chapel Hill, NC under the leadership of Bishop Dr. Ila D. McMillan. For the past three years, she faithfully attended Harrington Chapel FWB

Church, in Southern Pines, NC under the leadership of Elder Kevin B. Henry.

Brenda possessed a multitude of beautiful qualities. She had much style and finesse. From her vibrant hairstyles and colorful glasses, to her love of hats and leopard print, she was a woman of style who had class and confidence to pull it off. Brenda was "always" the life of the party. She was full of joy and loved to laugh. She always had a listening ear and willingly helped family, friends, and even strangers she encountered. There was never a dull moment

when Brenda was around.

Brenda had a love for nature and was a connoisseur of plant life. Like her father, she had a green thumb and had a special touch that could make anything grow. Her children saw her as an amazing mom, loving and full of compassion. She poured into them spiritually and morally. Her nurturing values will remain and continue to grow in the hearts of those

who knew and loved her.

Surviving to cherish her precious memories are two loving children, a son, Donald Smoke Jr. and daughter, Kelly (Harry) Patrick of Durham, NC; one grandson, Dylan Smoke of Durham, NC; two brothers, Richard (Nell) Hickman Jr. of Fredericksburg, VA, and Larry Hickman of Carthage, NC; four sisters, Shirley Siler of Gibsonville, NC, Linda Hickmond of Goldsboro, NC, Eleanor (Woodrow) Hardy of Carthage, NC and Doretha (Jesse) Lynch of Cameron, NC; brother in law, Lee Munnerlyn of Southern Pines, NC and sister-in-law, Mary Hickman of Greensboro, NC; one uncle, Denzel (Yvonne) Covington of Carthage, NC; two special nephews/sons, Lawrence Hickmond of Cameron, NC and Chrisitan Hickman of Carthage, NC and one special daughter, Tracey Bowen of Durham, NC; and many other relatives and dear friends.

Order of Service

Processional……………………………………………...…Clergy and Family

The Reading of the Word

Old Testament – Psalm 106:4-5 (KJV)…………….....Elder Octavia Dail-Gilbert

New Testament – John 14:1-3 (KJV)………..…….......….Minister Audra Henry

Prayer of Comfort……………………………………....Pastor Kevin B. Henry

Harrington Chapel, Southern Pines, North Carolina

Remarks (please limit your remarks to 2 minutes):

Solo………………………………………...……………....Ms. Tracey Bowen

Eulogy……………………………………….…….…Elder Lemuel L. Gilbert

Pastor, Faith Gospel Tabernacle UHC Durham, North Carolina

Committal…………………………………...…………….Mortician in charge

Recessional

Celebrating the Homegoing of

Gravesite Service: Monday, May 25, 2020 11:00 AM St. Matthews Chapel, FWB Church Cemetery West End, North Carolina Elder Lemuel L. Gilbert, Eulogist

Alpha

July 23, 1951

Omega

May 21, 2020

Acknowledgment The Family of Brenda Joyce Hickman Smoke expresses their sincere gratitude and

appreciation for your calls, cards, prayers and any acts of kindness shown during the illness and subsequent passing of their loved one. God’s Blessings be with you and continue to keep

the family in your prayers in the days ahead.

~The Family

Professional Services Entrusted To

Knotts Funeral Home 719 Wall Street

Sanford, North Carolina 27330

Phone: (919) 776-4345 / Fax: (919) 776-0911

www.knottsfuneralhome.com